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Comhaire nan Eilean Siar

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is the local authority for the Outer Hebrides. With annual budget that exceeds €174 million it is the islands’ largest employer, employing over 1700 people.

The Outer Hebrides is a chain of islands situated off the west coast of Scotland, the total population of which stands at 26,000. Although located on the fringe of Europe, regular air services ensure that the islands are only one hour away from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Aberdeen airports, all of which have regular connections to airports throughout Europe.